Credit Control & Accounts Administrator

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a part-time Credit Control & Accounts Administrator for our client based in South Lanarkshire.

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible, part-time position within a supportive working environment.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for day-to-day credit control while also providing wider transactional finance support, including bank reconciliations, invoice processing and general accounts administration.

The client can offer flexibility around how the part-time hours are structured, making this an attractive opportunity for candidates seeking a role that fits around other commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the credit control process, proactively contacting customers regarding outstanding balances.
• Monitor aged debt and follow up overdue accounts by telephone and email.
• Build positive relationships with customers to support prompt payment and resolve account queries.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments accurately.
• Carry out regular bank reconciliations.
• Process and post purchase and sales invoices as required.
• Maintain accurate customer account and financial records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Assist with account reconciliations and general ledger administration.
• Support month-end finance activities where required.
• Liaise with colleagues across the business to resolve queries and ensure accurate financial information.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Provide general accounts and administrative support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within credit control is essential.
• Broader transactional finance or accounts administration experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and invoice processing.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with customers regarding outstanding accounts and payment queries.
• Professional and approachable telephone manner.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Previous experience using accounting or finance systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider finance team.

Offering

• Part-time, permanent position.
• Flexible working pattern available.
• Option to work 3 full days per week or Monday to Friday with reduced/school-hours style working hours.
• Hybrid working available following completion of the initial training period (optional).
• Company Ex Gratia Profit Share Scheme following 12 months’ service.
• Healthcare Plan available following successful completion of probation.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for long-term development.